Payroll Accountant at Truworths in Cape Town | Apply Now!

🏢 Company: Truworths
📍 Location: 1 Mostert Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa
🗓 Closing Date: 01 August 2025
💼 Job Type: Permanent | On-site
🔖 Reference: TRU250429-1

Website: https://www.truworths.co.za

📝 Job Purpose

Truworths is seeking a detail-driven Payroll Accountant to join its Human Resources division in Cape Town. This permanent, on-site role supports the Employee Benefits team and is responsible for managing payroll processes across multiple regions (RSA, African countries, and the UK). The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, leadership experience, and a proactive approach to payroll compliance, accuracy, and reporting.

🔍 Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple jurisdictions.

• Reconcile payroll accounts, general ledger entries, and resolve discrepancies.

• Ensure statutory compliance with payroll legislation (tax, benefits, deductions).

• Maintain and verify accurate payroll records and submit reports to stakeholders.

• Collaborate with the Employee Benefits team to ensure correct employee data.

• Support internal and external audits related to payroll and accounting.

• Implement efficient payroll procedures to boost processing accuracy and timeliness.

• Prepare dividend statements and lead budget/forecast planning for RSA and African countries.

• Supervise and mentor a small finance/payroll team to ensure quality outputs.

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 4+ years’ experience, with at least:

  • 3 years in accounting focused on payroll and accounts payable.

  • 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.

• Proficiency in Oracle payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, and related software.

• Strong knowledge of South African payroll laws, tax regulations, and accounting principles.

• Experience in producing detailed financial and payroll reports.

✅ Key Competencies

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

• Proven ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

• Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced environments.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• A proactive, self-motivated, and team-oriented mindset.

🤝 Employment Equity Statement

Truworths is an equal opportunity employer and committed to the principles of Employment Equity. Preference will be given to qualified internal candidates and individuals from designated groups in line with our Employment Equity objectives. We encourage development and growth from within our organization wherever possible.

📄 CV Tips for Payroll Accountant Applicants

1. Tailor your CV to the payroll function, emphasizing your experience in managing multi-country payroll, using Oracle, and your leadership track record.

2. Include metrics or achievements, such as “Reduced payroll discrepancies by 25%” or “Led payroll audit with zero findings.”

3. Highlight knowledge of payroll laws and your experience with payroll compliance in different regions.

4. Add a technical skills section featuring payroll systems (Oracle), Excel functions (VLOOKUP, pivot tables), and budgeting tools.

5. Keep formatting clean and professional, and use active verbs to describe responsibilities.

6. Ensure no errors—attention to detail is crucial in a payroll role.

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